Faculty

Dave Wagner, Art Instructor, Discipline Coordinator

• B.S. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - Graphic Design
• B.A. The California College of the Arts – Illustration
• M.F.A. The New York Academy of Art - Studio Art, emphasis in Painting (Anatomy Track)

Dave has a broad spectrum of educational and professional experiences, with design, illustration, and fine art shown nationally. His art is influenced by his personal experiences, the pursuit of knowledge, and the sublime forces of the natural world. 

• www.davewagnerart.com​

Soraya Renteria, Art History Instructor

• B.A. Notre Dame de Namur University – Art History
• M.A. San Francisco State University – Art History

Soraya is an architectural historian who teaches a wide array of art and architecture courses at Las Positas College. Her research interests include the medieval world and the intersection of architecture and religion. She has also worked at several Bay Area art museums and galleries.

Monica Satterthwaite, Art Instructor

• B.A., Holy Names University, English and Art
• M.F.A., Academy of Art University, Painting
• Certificate Art Museum and Gallery Studies, California State University, East Bay

Monica has worked as a teacher, artist, and illustrator in the Bay Area for many years. She works representationally in watercolor and a variety of media, inspired by nature and the people who occupy the world.

• www.monicasatterthwaite.com

Mark Roberts, Art Instructor

• B.S. Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - Graphic Design
• M.F.A. Academy of Art University, San Francisco – Painting

Mark is an oil painter. His lyrical style is in the tradition of Romantic Classicalism.
He is represented by Tirage Fine Art Gallery and is an Artist member of the California Art Club.

• http://www.markrobertsfineart.com​